OnCampus Ireland

About OnCampus Ireland

OnCampus Ireland provides opportunities to progress to a wide range of universities in Ireland depending on location preference and the study style students prefer. Some universities offer guaranteed progression opportunities (visit oncampus.global/Ireland for these details).

Those who prefer a city centre location will find the universities of Trinity College, University College Cork and NUI Galway in Dublin, Cork and Galway respectively. Dublin City University and University College Cork offer spacious campuses located in the suburbs, just five kilometres from Dublin’s city centre. Maynooth University is located in the town of Maynooth, 40 minutes outside of Dublin, while a parkland setting just a little away from Limerick City is the location for the University of Limerick.

OnCampus also provides a range of accommodation options for students in Dublin or in Maynooth. Most students opt for single ensuite bedrooms, although OnCampus is able to help source a wide range of options, to suit a variety of budgets. All accommodation options include linen, towels and daily housekeeping. OnCampus Ireland is truly a one-stop answer to meet accommodation in Ireland.

Why study here?

There are several excellent reasons to choose OnCampus Ireland and UniHaven College for your foundation study programme:

• Irish universities not only rank within the top 1% in the world (QS Rankings), but also offer great choice from traditional research-led, to the more practical hands-on approach of teaching
• Ireland offers automatic stay back visas (1-year undergraduate and 2-year postgraduate) for non-EU students to stay and work in Ireland. Work-ready graduates can kick start their careers, gain financial independence and start to build a professional network. Many major international businesses have offices in Ireland, including Google, HP, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, IBM and more offering great opportunities
• Irish degree programmes include 6-8 months’ work placements in related industries, where students can learn on the job and make industry contacts.
• Ireland is ranked 3rd safest country in the world. International students have the opportunity to make friends from all over the world in a friendly, welcoming environment.
• Study within easy reach of Dublin, one of the most vibrant capital cities of Europe
• Enjoy easy access to other major cities in Europe with short flights, ideal for exploring and casual travelling alongside studies
• Ireland is considered one of the best countries in the world for tolerance and quality of life
• 40 percent of the Irish population is under 25, giving the country a youthful community feel

By choosing OnCampus, students get a foundation programme that meets their needs, helping to get them up to speed on European academic study. This is the perfection preparation for further academic study and a successful career.

Study options

The QQI level 5 study programme provided at UniHaven College via OnCampus Ireland is a year-long programme that offers two pathway streams, tailored to different areas of study.

At their core, both pathways offer the same two core modules that offer a general introduction to academic study at university level – English, and international studies and communication. There is also a mandatory ‘Mathematics Ordinary’ module that all students will complete, to ensure that everyone is on a level playing field for basic academic skills.

Students can choose the Business and Social Sciences Pathway, which requires students to choose two of the following four modules:

• Business Studies
• Information Systems
• Global Politics
• Introduction to Social Science

Or, they can opt for the Engineering and Science which also includes progression to medical-related degrees, which requires students to select two from the following four modules:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Computer Science

By the end of the foundation year, students who successfully complete each module will be well-placed to apply to an undergraduate degree course in Ireland.

How to apply

Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved with applying for an OnCampus Ireland study programme:

Step 1 – Students should fill in an online application form to agents.oncampus.global

Step 2 – The Admissions team at OnCampus will consider all applications received and then send offer letters to those who are successful. This letter will include details of any additional conditions.

Step 3 – Students are then able to accept a place on their programme, provided they meet the additional conditions (such as paying a deposit and registration fees)

Step 4 – OnCampus Ireland will send a Letter of Acceptance (LoA). Please note, an LoA is needed to apply for a visa and to get through immigration control on arrival in Ireland.

Step 5 – Any students who need a visa can then apply for one. Failure to obtain a visa will prevent students from attending their programme.

Step 6 – Students must then pay their first semester’s tuition fees in advance of arrival. Upon payment, students can arrive at the college the weekend before their studies are due to begin.

Support

With a smaller campus at UniHaven College, students will benefit from a high level of faculty support due to smaller class sizes and a genuine community feel. Staff will quickly get to know students, and can offer a personalised level of support and service, identifying individual needs and addressing them with a flexible learning style.

Students can also seek further support from the college related to all aspects of life in Ireland. Whether students are struggling with any mental health concerns, or have questions about their accommodation, or wish to explore further career opportunities beyond their course, they will find resources and advice are readily available.

Students can feel confident that, when choosing a foundation programme through OnCampus Ireland, they are given the appropriate level of support to give them every chance to succeed in their chosen field and then go onto study at a higher level and enjoy a fruitful and rewarding career.

What's new

While OnCampus is an established group that has helped many students achieve their goals of reaching an undergraduate study programme at a prestigious universities, OnCampus Ireland is one of the newest additions to the portfolio.

Students will benefit from learning at a college that offers high standards of education, in a country that has a large young population and is very welcoming to the international community. Students can apply to any university in Ireland after completing the foundation programme at UniHaven College, including:

• Maynooth University, situated directly across from UniHaven College in Maynooth
• South East Technological University (SETU)
• Dublin City University
• Munster Technological University
• St Patrick’s Pontifical University
• Holmes Institute Dublin
• University College Cork
• University of Limerick
• Royal Irish Academy of Music
• St George’s University
• Independent College
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Whilst the Ireland centre is new, the OnCampus programme in general is well-established, meaning that students who apply through this method are guaranteed excellent support throughout their application journey.